President Joe Biden will travel to Poland from the 20th to the 22nd of February to Mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Vice also said that the U.S president would make it clear that U.S will continue to provide additional security and aid to the people of Ukraine.

President biden to travel to Poland, mark first anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

The FBI has found an additional classified document at the property of former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Searches were conducted at his Indiana residence following the discovery of classified documents at his residence last month.

Additional classified document found at Mike Pence's home after FBI search

Putting a bleak picture of Afghanistan, European Union's special envoy Tomas Niklasson has said that "situation will only get worse" in the country even as he called on "Taliban to think carefully about the consequences their decision is having on the people of Afghanistan". His comments come even as reports emerged of foreign embassies in Kabul removing its diplomats from the country amid security concerns. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, Niklasson explained, "already harbor quite a number of Jihadis or militant organizations. That is also clear from my conversations here in India, that remains the primary concern of India and many of its Neighbours". He acknowledged India's positive impact on the country over the decades and the strong links between the two nations. The also spoke on going Taliban-Islamabad issues over terror attacks in Pakistan, role of Russia, China etc.

In Delhi, EU Special Envoy says, Afghanistan situation will only get worse

The investigation into the corruption scandal engulfing the European Parliament has resulted in a new detention. Marc Tarabella is a Belgian MEP formerly Associated with the Socialist group was taken into police custody on Friday.

Corruption Scandal: Belgian police detain MEP Marc Tarabella

In view of the crippling economic crisis in Pakistan, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's austerity committee has made some recommendations where it is now asked Pakistan's missions abroad to cut costs.

Pakistan: Austerity panel suggests curtailing number of foreign missions

The Syrian government has given the go-ahead for the distribution of humanitarian aid in the earthquake-stricken, rebel-held northwest of the nation. This could hasten the arrival of aid for millions of survivors.

Earthquake Aftermath: Syria approves aid delivery to rebel-held areas

Brazil's commitment to protect the environment is in question once again, this time for scuttling a warship in the Atlantic Ocean despite repeated calls by environmental groups to not go ahead with a move. The Brazilian authorities sunk a decommissioned aircraft carrier last week.

Brazil: Navy scuttles 'Sao Paulo' in Atlantic Ocean

India is now the top importer of Scotch Whiskey as it imported 219 million bottles of whisky last year. This marks a 60% rise in demand for Scotch Whisky from the country.

India tops the list of Scotch Whisky importers

India has reportedly sealed a jumbo deal for about 500 new planes worth more than 100 billion dollars. This could become the single largest order by any airline in the world in modern aviation.

India: Air India seals order for 500 jets from Airbus, Boeing

Twitter CEO Elon Musk is making headlines, this time over the sacking of one of his principal engineers. Reports say he took this decision because he could not give a satisfactory answer as to why his social engagement numbers were tanking recently.

Reports: Twitter CEO Elon Musk fires principal engineer

Joe biden will travel to Poland from 20th to 22nd february to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The White House has said that the U.S. President would make it clear that U.S will continue to provide additional security and aid to the people of Ukraine.

US President to travel to Poland

Saudi Arabia has witnessed a five-fold year-on-year increase in the number of Indian workers taking up a job in the Gulf monarchy in 2022, as per statistics by the Indian government. More Indian expats moved to Saudi Arabia for a job than any other west Asian nation in 2022.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia re-gains lost popularity among Indian workers

North Korea flexed its nuclear muscle through a night-time parade. Lim Jong-un's growing military capabilities were on display, but her daughter's rare public appearance stole the show.

Gravitas: Who will be Kim Jong-un's successor?

Google's new AI chatbot Bard has made an expensive mistake. Its wrong answer in a promotional video has sent Alphabet's stocks plummeting. Is Google's bid to compete with ChatGPT backfiring?

Gravitas: Google parent's stocks plummet due to AI bot's mistake

An ad in China compares women with body hair to Orangutans. It’s high time we stop conforming to societal norms.

Gravitas: Women with body hair compared to animals

As President Joe Biden and his cabinet fanned out across the US this week to promote his agenda, Republicans launched investigations into his administration with the 118th Congress and now underway VOA's Congressional correspondent Catherine Gibson previews the GOP concerns about immigration, political favoritism and the handling of classified documents.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Biden classified documents probe, investigation launched

British energy giant&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;has been hit with a new lawsuit over climate change, with activist investors accusing the company's leadership of mismanaging risks to the company.&nbsp; Corporations have faced a growing number of climate-related lawsuits in recent years as they come under pressure to step up efforts to curb global warming.&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;was already ordered by a Dutch court in 2021 to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent by the end of the decade after it was sued by environmental groups.

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This time, ClientEarth, a minor&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;shareholder, has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of England and Wales against&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;bosses "for failing to manage the material and foreseeable risks posed to the company by climate change".

Shell, which reported record&nbsp;annual profits last week, denies the allegations.

The group's current plan "will tie the company to projects and investments that are likely to become unprofitable as the world cleans up its energy systems", Client Earth said in a statement on Thursday.

"That puts the company's long-term commercial viability at risk, and also threatens efforts to protect the planet, further increasing the risk to the company."

ClientEarth alleges the&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;board "breached legal duties" by "failing to adopt and implement an energy transition strategy that aligns with the Paris Agreement".

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Under the landmark 2015 Paris deal, nations pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century to try and limit the increase in global temperatures to two degrees Celsius, and preferably to 1.5C.

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Shell&nbsp;said in response that it does "not accept ClientEarth's allegations", insisting the claims had "no merit".

"We believe our climate targets are aligned with the more ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement: to limit the increase in the global average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels," it added in a separate statement.

The giant is facing criticism over its net-zero plans from the wider environmental lobby, which accuses it of "greenwashing", or marketing a company as overly climate-friendly.

ClientEarth said its legal action had the support of institutional investors holding more than 12 million shares.

Shell&nbsp;stressed such investors were not claimants but had sent ClientEarth letters of support, and accounted for less than 0.2 per cent of its total shareholder base.

It added that ClientEarth held a "very small" number of&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;shares.

Thursday's legal claim was lodged one week after&nbsp;Shell&nbsp;posted a spectacular annual net profit of $42.3 billion thanks to surging oil and gas prices.

The post-tax figure, fuelled by the invasion of Ukraine by major energy producer Russia, was more than double the amount achieved in 2021.

The energy sector has faced growing calls to step up efforts to transition away from fossil fuels as the world scrambles to become a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.&nbsp;But British oil giant BP on Tuesday reduced its target for cutting carbon emissions after reporting that its underlying profit had more than doubled last year to $27.7 billion.

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British energy giant Shell has been hit with a new lawsuit over climate change, with activist investors accusing the company's leadership of mismanaging risks to the company.

British energy giant Shell has been hit with a new lawsuit over climate change, with activist investors accusing the company's leadership of mismanaging risks to the company. Corporations have faced a growing number of climate-related lawsuits in recent years as they come under pressure to step up efforts to curb global warming. Shell was already ordered by a Dutch court in 2021 to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent by the end of the decade after it was sued by environmental groups. Watch |Shell: $4bn worth shares to be repurchased, highest profit in 115 years This time, ClientEarth, a minor Shell shareholder, has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of England and Wales against Shell bosses "for failing to manage the material and foreseeable risks posed to the company by climate change". Shell, which reported record annual profits last week, denies the allegations. The group's current plan "will tie the company to projects and investments that are likely to become unprofitable as the world cleans up its energy systems", Client Earth said in a statement on Thursday. "That puts the company's long-term commercial viability at risk, and also threatens efforts to protect the planet, further increasing the risk to the company." ClientEarth alleges the Shell board "breached legal duties" by "failing to adopt and implement an energy transition strategy that aligns with the Paris Agreement". Also read | Shell to 'evaluate' 25 billion pound British investments after windfall tax Under the landmark 2015 Paris deal, nations pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century to try and limit the increase in global temperatures to two degrees Celsius, and preferably to 1.5C. No merit in claims, says firm Shell said in response that it does "not accept ClientEarth's allegations", insisting the claims had "no merit". "We believe our climate targets are aligned with the more ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement: to limit the increase in the global average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels," it added in a separate statement. The giant is facing criticism over its net-zero plans from the wider environmental lobby, which accuses it of "greenwashing", or marketing a company as overly climate-friendly. ClientEarth said its legal action had the support of institutional investors holding more than 12 million shares. Shell stressed such investors were not claimants but had sent ClientEarth letters of support, and accounted for less than 0.2 per cent of its total shareholder base. It added that ClientEarth held a "very small" number of Shell shares. Thursday's legal claim was lodged one week after Shell posted a spectacular annual net profit of $42.3 billion thanks to surging oil and gas prices. The post-tax figure, fuelled by the invasion of Ukraine by major energy producer Russia, was more than double the amount achieved in 2021. The energy sector has faced growing calls to step up efforts to transition away from fossil fuels as the world scrambles to become a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. But British oil giant BP on Tuesday reduced its target for cutting carbon emissions after reporting that its underlying profit had more than doubled last year to $27.7 billion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Activist investors sue Shell bosses over climate risks

Amid outrage from lawmakers in the UK&nbsp;over the abuse of the rights of the Uyghyr Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China, the United Kingdom defended the possibility that its officials will hold talks with Erkin Tuniyaz, the governor of the Chinese region. The lawmakers have been demanding the government block the Chinese official's trip, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Leo Docherty, the junior foreign office minister said that Tuniyaz might visit the UK next week and that he had not been invited by London and would not be 'dignified' with any ministerial meeting.&nbsp;

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Docherty told the lawmakers, "China's actions in Xinjiang are of course abhorrent and we will not legitimise them in any way."

"However, robust engagement to challenge human rights violations and stand up for the rights of the oppressed is at the core of the UK's diplomatic work around the world... hence officials would be prepared to offer him a meeting."

Docerty said that the meeting with Tuniyaz would be to tell him that the UK would raise the treatment of "Uyghur Muslims" and "not relent from exposing the horrors to which they are being subjected."

He added that the Chinese governor is expected to travel on a diplomatic passport and a visa is not required.&nbsp;

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Uyghurs Muslims are mainly an ethnic minority that has a population of almost 10 million in Xinjiang, including some living in internment camps. Countries including the US have accused China of genocide.&nbsp;China has repeatedly denied the allegations.&nbsp;

The United States has sanctioned Tuniyaz, but the United Kingdom has not.&nbsp;

Opposition UK MPs have criticised the government's stance on Tuniyaz and questioned why he had not been sanctioned.&nbsp;

Iain Duncan Smith, a&nbsp;Conservative,&nbsp;said that it's government's "weak response."

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Amid outrage from lawmakers in the UK over the abuse of the rights of the Uyghyr Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China, the United Kingdom defended the possibility that its officials will hold talks with Erkin Tuniyaz, the governor of the Chinese region.

Amid outrage from lawmakers in the UK over the abuse of the rights of the Uyghyr Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China, the United Kingdom defended the possibility that its officials will hold talks with Erkin Tuniyaz, the governor of the Chinese region. The lawmakers have been demanding the government block the Chinese official's trip, Reuters reported. Leo Docherty, the junior foreign office minister said that Tuniyaz might visit the UK next week and that he had not been invited by London and would not be 'dignified' with any ministerial meeting. Also read | With 322-0 support, Canadian parliament votes for Uyghur resettlement in country Docherty told the lawmakers, "China's actions in Xinjiang are of course abhorrent and we will not legitimise them in any way." "However, robust engagement to challenge human rights violations and stand up for the rights of the oppressed is at the core of the UK's diplomatic work around the world... hence officials would be prepared to offer him a meeting." Docerty said that the meeting with Tuniyaz would be to tell him that the UK would raise the treatment of "Uyghur Muslims" and "not relent from exposing the horrors to which they are being subjected." He added that the Chinese governor is expected to travel on a diplomatic passport and a visa is not required. Also read | Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body Uyghurs Muslims are mainly an ethnic minority that has a population of almost 10 million in Xinjiang, including some living in internment camps. Countries including the US have accused China of genocide. China has repeatedly denied the allegations. The United States has sanctioned Tuniyaz, but the United Kingdom has not. Opposition UK MPs have criticised the government's stance on Tuniyaz and questioned why he had not been sanctioned. Iain Duncan Smith, a Conservative, said that it's government's "weak response." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK govt defends possible talks with Xinjiang governor Erkin Tuniyaz amid outrage from MPs

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL. Indian&nbsp;Government-run HAL and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius share a business relationship that spans over three decades and the latest contract for a single ALH Mk3 chopper for the Mauritius Police Force was signed in January 2022.&nbsp; HAL&nbsp;would continue to provide all the technical, logistic, and maintenance support for ALH helicopters in Mauritius.

ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility roles, including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad. More than 335 ALH have been produced to date, logging a cumulative of more than 3,75,000 flying hours.&nbsp;

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Speaking at the handing over event at the HAL Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, E P Jayadeva, Director (Operations), HAL, said that the helicopter had been handed over way ahead of schedule. "This order is in line with the Indian Government's vision to boost defence exports to Friendly Foreign Countries. The handing over of export helicopter has further bolstered the ties between both countries. The ALH Mk III helicopter will meet the operational requirements of Mauritius Police Force," he said.

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A K Dip, Commissioner of Police, Mauritius Police Force (MPF), said that&nbsp;the induction of a new helicopter into the stables of the Mauritius Police Force will enhance its aerial capabilities. The helicopter will contribute immensely to ensuring territorial integrity and enhancing the speed and effectiveness of police intervention during critical incidents and disasters. 
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India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL.

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL. Indian Government-run HAL and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius share a business relationship that spans over three decades and the latest contract for a single ALH Mk3 chopper for the Mauritius Police Force was signed in January 2022. HAL would continue to provide all the technical, logistic, and maintenance support for ALH helicopters in Mauritius. ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility roles, including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad. More than 335 ALH have been produced to date, logging a cumulative of more than 3,75,000 flying hours. Also read | Indian Space agency ISRO starts 2023 launch calendar with success of 'SSLV-D2'; India gets a new rocket! Speaking at the handing over event at the HAL Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, E P Jayadeva, Director (Operations), HAL, said that the helicopter had been handed over way ahead of schedule. "This order is in line with the Indian Government's vision to boost defence exports to Friendly Foreign Countries. The handing over of export helicopter has further bolstered the ties between both countries. The ALH Mk III helicopter will meet the operational requirements of Mauritius Police Force," he said. Also read | India: 15 made-in-India helicopters of the govt-run aerospace firm to fly in formation at Aero India A K Dip, Commissioner of Police, Mauritius Police Force (MPF), said that the induction of a new helicopter into the stables of the Mauritius Police Force will enhance its aerial capabilities. The helicopter will contribute immensely to ensuring territorial integrity and enhancing the speed and effectiveness of police intervention during critical incidents and disasters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian aerospace firm HAL hands over indigenous, multi-role ALH Mk3 helicopter to Mauritius

The Supreme Court of India on February 10 dismissed the petition&nbsp;filed by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta, seeking a ban on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)&nbsp;in the wake of the controversial documentary series titled: 'India: The Modi Question.'&nbsp;A Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and M M Sundresh said that the petition filed by the Hindu Sena president was "absolutely misconcieved", the Hindu reported.

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The petition claimed that the media outlet's documentary was surreptitiously intended to disturb the 'peace and national integrity' in the county which had led to "India's overall growth since 2014 under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi."

Pinky Anand, the senior advocate for the petitioner, highlighted that the government-blocked BBC documentary was timed to create 'anti-India propaganda' at a time when India's economic power was on the rise.&nbsp;

"Today you have a position, when you have an Indian as the British Prime Minister. India is rising as an economic power," she said.

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The petitioner said, "Anti-India lobby and media, particularly the BBC, cannot digest the national growth and seem&nbsp;to be biased. A representation to the Home Ministry on January 27 has so far not yielded a response."

The Supreme Court said that there was no merit in the petition and rejected it.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court of India on February 10 dismissed the petition filed by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta, seeking a ban on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the wake of the controversial documentary series titled: 'India: The Modi Question.

The Supreme Court of India on February 10 dismissed the petition filed by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta, seeking a ban on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the wake of the controversial documentary series titled: 'India: The Modi Question.' A Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and M M Sundresh said that the petition filed by the Hindu Sena president was "absolutely misconcieved", the Hindu reported. Also read | India: Supreme Court issues notice to govt over blocking BBC's documentary on Gujarat riots The petition claimed that the media outlet's documentary was surreptitiously intended to disturb the 'peace and national integrity' in the county which had led to "India's overall growth since 2014 under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi." Pinky Anand, the senior advocate for the petitioner, highlighted that the government-blocked BBC documentary was timed to create 'anti-India propaganda' at a time when India's economic power was on the rise. "Today you have a position, when you have an Indian as the British Prime Minister. India is rising as an economic power," she said. Also read | ‘Propaganda piece, reveals colonial mindset’: India slams BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots The petitioner said, "Anti-India lobby and media, particularly the BBC, cannot digest the national growth and seem to be biased. A representation to the Home Ministry on January 27 has so far not yielded a response." The Supreme Court said that there was no merit in the petition and rejected it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday addressed the nation amid a dire electricity crisis and a bleak economic outlook in his annual State of the Nation Address.&nbsp;

The president is under great pressure. He will soon open a new session of Parliament in Cape Town, the country's most developed city which is also facing long power cuts and high unemployment levels, ABC&nbsp;News reported.

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The country is not only dealing with the power and employment crisis, but&nbsp;food and fuel prices have also increased.&nbsp;

The recent power cuts have added to the country's economic woes, which include an unemployment rate of over 30 per cent, where almost two million lost their jobs during Covid.&nbsp;

Gwede Mantashe, Energy Minister earlier this week said that the economy is approximately losing almost $56 million daily due to ongoing power blackouts.&nbsp;

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The power utility Eskom is currently unable to produce adequate power due to frequent breakdowns at its ageing coal-fired power stations and years of corruption

The opposition has threatened to disrupt Ramaphosa's upcoming address.&nbsp;

Steenhuisen earlier this week, delivering his party’s alternative state of the nation said, "nothing that President Ramaphosa says on Thursday will change this reality. In fact, Ramaphosa is the one who has taken us down this path of failure over the last five wasted years, during which time this country has rapidly gone backwards on every conceivable metric."

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday addressed the nation amid a dire electricity crisis and a bleak economic outlook in his annual State of the Nation Address.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday addressed the nation amid a dire electricity crisis and a bleak economic outlook in his annual State of the Nation Address. The president is under great pressure. He will soon open a new session of Parliament in Cape Town, the country's most developed city which is also facing long power cuts and high unemployment levels, ABC News reported. Watch | South African President Ramaphosa opposes Tourism Ministry's deal with Tottenham The country is not only dealing with the power and employment crisis, but food and fuel prices have also increased. The recent power cuts have added to the country's economic woes, which include an unemployment rate of over 30 per cent, where almost two million lost their jobs during Covid. Gwede Mantashe, Energy Minister earlier this week said that the economy is approximately losing almost $56 million daily due to ongoing power blackouts. Also read | Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of ruling ANC party in South Africa The power utility Eskom is currently unable to produce adequate power due to frequent breakdowns at its ageing coal-fired power stations and years of corruption The opposition has threatened to disrupt Ramaphosa's upcoming address. Steenhuisen earlier this week, delivering his party’s alternative state of the nation said, "nothing that President Ramaphosa says on Thursday will change this reality. In fact, Ramaphosa is the one who has taken us down this path of failure over the last five wasted years, during which time this country has rapidly gone backwards on every conceivable metric." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to address nation amid power cuts

Planet earth which we call as our home - is warming up. We are on track to surpass the 1.5-degree celsius mark which is a sign of worry. As it can make natural disasters more common. Eventually destroying our biodiversity. Even so, our oceans, which cover some 70 percent of the earth's surface, are affected by the rising global temperatures.

Climate crisis puts marine ecosystem in peril

Plans are afoot for the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni&nbsp;to India next month, which will be her visit to the country in her current capacity since taking office in October of last year. Talks are on between the two sides on the highly-anticipated visit that comes as both nations look to strengthen their bilateral ties in trade, investment, counter-terrorism, and people-to-people relations.

Prime Minister Modi&nbsp;and&nbsp;Italian Prime Minister&nbsp;Meloni had met on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali in November and discussed a range of issues. The Indian Prime Minister had congratulated her in September last year for successfully leading her party, Fratelli d'Italia in the Italian general elections.

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This year, both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking to WION in January, Italian ambassador Vincenzo de Luca said, "We think we can have further progress. One is energy transition and green economy and the other is the defence industry. We would also like to contribute to India and shape a new vision of the Indo-Pacific, on connectivity, maritime security, and energy transition."&nbsp;

In October 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first official visit to Italy to attend the G20 Summit. During the trip, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the then-Italian prime minister&nbsp;Draghi and a joint statement on a strategic partnership on energy transition was issued.

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Italy and India have long-standing ties, with Italy being one of India's top five trading partners in the European Union and the 12th largest investor in India. The Indian community in Italy is the second-largest Indian community in Europe, with over 160,000 Indian nationals residing in the country. A significant proportion of the Indian diaspora is concentrated in northern Italy, central Italy, and southern Italy.

New Delhi will be hosting the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz from February 24 and&nbsp;in March, Australian PM Anthony Albanese will be in the Indian capital. India will host number of world leaders this year as it hosts the G20, SCO meetings and summit.

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Plans are afoot for the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to India next month, which will be her visit to the country in her current capacity since taking office in October of last year.

Plans are afoot for the visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to India next month, which will be her visit to the country in her current capacity since taking office in October of last year. Talks are on between the two sides on the highly-anticipated visit that comes as both nations look to strengthen their bilateral ties in trade, investment, counter-terrorism, and people-to-people relations. Prime Minister Modi and Italian Prime Minister Meloni had met on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali in November and discussed a range of issues. The Indian Prime Minister had congratulated her in September last year for successfully leading her party, Fratelli d'Italia in the Italian general elections. Also read | India stands with Afghanistan in time of need, says NSA Ajit Doval at Moscow This year, both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking to WION in January, Italian ambassador Vincenzo de Luca said, "We think we can have further progress. One is energy transition and green economy and the other is the defence industry. We would also like to contribute to India and shape a new vision of the Indo-Pacific, on connectivity, maritime security, and energy transition." In October 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first official visit to Italy to attend the G20 Summit. During the trip, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the then-Italian prime minister Draghi and a joint statement on a strategic partnership on energy transition was issued. Also read | Fiji Deputy PM says India provides leadership to Global South, bats for Indo-Pacific Italy and India have long-standing ties, with Italy being one of India's top five trading partners in the European Union and the 12th largest investor in India. The Indian community in Italy is the second-largest Indian community in Europe, with over 160,000 Indian nationals residing in the country. A significant proportion of the Indian diaspora is concentrated in northern Italy, central Italy, and southern Italy. New Delhi will be hosting the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz from February 24 and in March, Australian PM Anthony Albanese will be in the Indian capital. India will host number of world leaders this year as it hosts the G20, SCO meetings and summit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels - Rescuers saved a dog named Pamuk from the rubble of a collapsed building in Hatay three days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey, Syria and other regions.

Trending on WION: Rescuers extract dog named 'Pamuk' from rubble, three days after quake in Turkiye

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday announced that Moscow plans to cut oil output by 500,000 barrels per day in March in response to price caps imposed by the West on Moscow’s crude and oil products. The announcement triggered a quick market response and oil&nbsp;prices jumped more than 2 per cent&nbsp;on Friday, heading for weekly gains.

Brent crude futures rose $2.17, or 2.57 per cent, to $86.67 a barrel by 0900 GMT. US&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.57 per cent, at $80.07.&nbsp;Both contracts were on course for weekly gains above 8 per cent. 
 
The Group of Seven major democracies, the European Union and Australia have imposed a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil shipped to non-Western countries. The goal is to keep oil flowing to the world to prevent price spikes that were seen last year, while limiting Russia’s financial gains that can be used to pay for its campaign against Ukraine.

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Deputy PM Novak said on Friday that Russia plans to reduce its crude&nbsp;oil&nbsp;production&nbsp;in March by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), or about 5 per cent&nbsp;of the output. 
 
“As of today, we fully sell all our crude output, but as we stated before, we will not sell oil to those who directly or indirectly adhere to the price ceiling and hence will voluntarily cut production by 500,000 barrels a day,” Novak said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies.

"The Russian economy is fraying in the face of Western sanctions," PVM analyst Stephen Brennock said.&nbsp;The measures will crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings and exacerbate its fiscal woes by the end of the year, he added.

The EU also banned purchases of Russian&nbsp;oil&nbsp;products and set price caps from Feb. 5. 
 
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The announcement marked a turnaround for bearish sentiment that characterised trade on Thursday and Friday morning against a backdrop of recession fears in the United States and weak demand data from China.

Goldman Sachs lowered its Brent 2023 price forecast to $92 a barrel (bbl) from $98/bbl and its 2024 price forecast to $100/bbl from $105/bbl.

China's consumer price index (CPI) in January increased from December, with inflation approaching the target of about 3 per cent&nbsp;set by the government last year.

The latest U.S.&nbsp;oil&nbsp;inventory data this week also raised fears of a slowdown in the world's biggest economy, with crude stocks having climbed to their highest since June 2021.

This was followed by a rise in weekly US&nbsp;jobless claims.

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Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday announced that Moscow plans to cut oil output by 500,000 barrels per day in March in response to price caps imposed by the West on Moscow’s crude and oil products.

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday announced that Moscow plans to cut oil output by 500,000 barrels per day in March in response to price caps imposed by the West on Moscow’s crude and oil products. The announcement triggered a quick market response and oil prices jumped more than 2 per cent on Friday, heading for weekly gains. Brent crude futures rose $2.17, or 2.57 per cent, to $86.67 a barrel by 0900 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up $2.01, or 2.57 per cent, at $80.07. Both contracts were on course for weekly gains above 8 per cent. The Group of Seven major democracies, the European Union and Australia have imposed a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil shipped to non-Western countries. The goal is to keep oil flowing to the world to prevent price spikes that were seen last year, while limiting Russia’s financial gains that can be used to pay for its campaign against Ukraine. Also read | US: No sanctions on India for Russian energy imports Deputy PM Novak said on Friday that Russia plans to reduce its crude oil production in March by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), or about 5 per cent of the output. “As of today, we fully sell all our crude output, but as we stated before, we will not sell oil to those who directly or indirectly adhere to the price ceiling and hence will voluntarily cut production by 500,000 barrels a day,” Novak said in remarks carried by Russian news agencies. "The Russian economy is fraying in the face of Western sanctions," PVM analyst Stephen Brennock said. The measures will crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings and exacerbate its fiscal woes by the end of the year, he added. The EU also banned purchases of Russian oil products and set price caps from Feb. 5. Also read | Demand for oil storage tanks in Singapore is rising. Here's the reason The announcement marked a turnaround for bearish sentiment that characterised trade on Thursday and Friday morning against a backdrop of recession fears in the United States and weak demand data from China. Goldman Sachs lowered its Brent 2023 price forecast to $92 a barrel (bbl) from $98/bbl and its 2024 price forecast to $100/bbl from $105/bbl. China's consumer price index (CPI) in January increased from December, with inflation approaching the target of about 3 per cent set by the government last year. The latest U.S. oil inventory data this week also raised fears of a slowdown in the world's biggest economy, with crude stocks having climbed to their highest since June 2021. This was followed by a rise in weekly US jobless claims. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Oil prices jump over 2% as Russia announces plan to slash production by 500,000 barrels a day

Kylie Jenner built her makeup empire Kylie Cosmetics with just one product - a lip kit. Later, she expanded her business and created a whole makeup line and became a billionaire. And, it won't be wrong to say that social media played a huge role in building her multi-million-dollar company. Just like Kylie Jenner's brand, several other brands started and grew on social media and in this episode of Beyond the Runway, we tell you how these brands left their footprints in the virtual world and became extremely popular among netizens.

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In&nbsp;Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building.&nbsp;Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families. However, in the midst of that devastation, it is moments like this one that is keeping the spirits of rescuers and civilians alive.

Watch |&nbsp;Earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria both, why is the response different?

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The family,&nbsp;which consisted of a father and&nbsp;his two children&nbsp;— a son and a daughter —&nbsp;had been stuck under the collapsed building for a day or ever since the quake-hit Turkey and Syria. &nbsp;

Video of this heartwarming rescue is going viral on social media. The Syria chapter of a volunteer organisation known as White Helmets has shared it.

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In the video, you can see not only the civilian bystanders but also the rescue workers erupt in wild celebrations as the family is pulled from under the rubble, one after the other.

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The massive tremors have caused widespread damage in the two countries. As per the last figures made reported by AFP, the death toll has crossed 11,700. However, many are still trapped under the rubble of buildings&nbsp;and housing complexes that were flattened by this quake.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that the figure would&nbsp;only move upwards and may reach 20,000. As per the organisation, around 23 million people, including 1.4 million children, could be affected by the tremors.

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In Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building. Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families.

In Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building. Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families. However, in the midst of that devastation, it is moments like this one that is keeping the spirits of rescuers and civilians alive. Watch | Earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria both, why is the response different? The family, which consisted of a father and his two children — a son and a daughter — had been stuck under the collapsed building for a day or ever since the quake-hit Turkey and Syria. Video of this heartwarming rescue is going viral on social media. The Syria chapter of a volunteer organisation known as White Helmets has shared it. Take a look: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. A true miracle...the sounds of joy embrace the sky... joy beyond belief. An entire family was rescued from under the rubble of their house this afternoon, Tuesday, February 7, in the village of Bisnia, west of #Idlib.#Syria #earthquake pic.twitter.com/Cb7kXLiMjT — The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 7, 2023 × Also read | CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake In the video, you can see not only the civilian bystanders but also the rescue workers erupt in wild celebrations as the family is pulled from under the rubble, one after the other. Also read | 'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch! The massive tremors have caused widespread damage in the two countries. As per the last figures made reported by AFP, the death toll has crossed 11,700. However, many are still trapped under the rubble of buildings and housing complexes that were flattened by this quake. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that the figure would only move upwards and may reach 20,000. As per the organisation, around 23 million people, including 1.4 million children, could be affected by the tremors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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For the last few months in Nevada, United States, a dog named 'Ghost,' a four-year-old bull terrier mix was&nbsp;roaming with a pack of coyotes, who observers say had&nbsp;accepted him as one of them.&nbsp;The white dog was spotted by residents in Henderson running through the neighbourhood at night. Worries among residents began when residents spotted an injury on Ghost's leg that was causing a severe limp. They tried catching him for treatment but&nbsp;failed, a fundraiser for the animal said, as per a Guardian report.&nbsp;

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Rescuers tracked the pup's movements for several weeks, before laying a trap for him&nbsp;and caught him. Rescuers suspect that he was probably abandoned in the desert as a puppy following concerns over his health. They said that the pup warmed up to people quickly.&nbsp;

GoFundMe said, "It was immediately determined by the trappers that Ghost was a sweetheart of a pup! He was skin and bones, so food was a priority, so the trappers began feeding him right out of their hands."

Susan McMullen with Southern Nevada Trapping Team told Fox5 that it seems like he may have been abandoned between seven and eight months and somehow the coyotes accepted him. She said, "He was actually just running with them and eating with them, but then he started to limp, and we were afraid … that the coyotes could turn on him."

The rescue team determined that he is a lovely and wonderful dog.

Rescuers and the fundraising team claimed that the dog had a broken toe requiring amputation, an injury to his scrotum, ear infections and bites all over his body that led to some infections. He has rocks in his stomach, probably because he was hungry.&nbsp;

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As per medics, his medical expense is more than $4,000. Till now, only $1,000 has been covered by an anonymous donor.&nbsp;

Ghost is still trying to adapt to his new life. The night is hard for him, he is not able to sleep at night.&nbsp;The dog is highly&nbsp;adoptive, but controversy has risen over his care.&nbsp;

According to the rescuers and rescuers group, his owners showed up at McMullen's home for him and harassed her.&nbsp;

A member of the rescue group, Sandy said, "We don’t believe this is their dog. We want to make sure that Ghost is going to the best family possible. We are still willing to take Ghost into our rescue, pay for his care and get him into the most loving home."

Multiple people have claimed Ghost to be their dog, but the shelter is trying to determine who he actually belongs to.&nbsp;

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For the last few months in Nevada, United States, a dog named 'Ghost,' a four-year-old bull terrier mix was roaming with a pack of coyotes, who observers say had accepted him as one of them.

For the last few months in Nevada, United States, a dog named 'Ghost,' a four-year-old bull terrier mix was roaming with a pack of coyotes, who observers say had accepted him as one of them. The white dog was spotted by residents in Henderson running through the neighbourhood at night. Worries among residents began when residents spotted an injury on Ghost's leg that was causing a severe limp. They tried catching him for treatment but failed, a fundraiser for the animal said, as per a Guardian report. Also read | Thirty-year-old dog in Portugal named oldest living canine ever by Guinness Rescuers tracked the pup's movements for several weeks, before laying a trap for him and caught him. Rescuers suspect that he was probably abandoned in the desert as a puppy following concerns over his health. They said that the pup warmed up to people quickly. GoFundMe said, "It was immediately determined by the trappers that Ghost was a sweetheart of a pup! He was skin and bones, so food was a priority, so the trappers began feeding him right out of their hands." Susan McMullen with Southern Nevada Trapping Team told Fox5 that it seems like he may have been abandoned between seven and eight months and somehow the coyotes accepted him. She said, "He was actually just running with them and eating with them, but then he started to limp, and we were afraid … that the coyotes could turn on him." The rescue team determined that he is a lovely and wonderful dog. Rescuers and the fundraising team claimed that the dog had a broken toe requiring amputation, an injury to his scrotum, ear infections and bites all over his body that led to some infections. He has rocks in his stomach, probably because he was hungry. Also read | In pics | Here are the winners of International Dog Photography Awards 2022 As per medics, his medical expense is more than $4,000. Till now, only $1,000 has been covered by an anonymous donor. Ghost is still trying to adapt to his new life. The night is hard for him, he is not able to sleep at night. The dog is highly adoptive, but controversy has risen over his care. According to the rescuers and rescuers group, his owners showed up at McMullen's home for him and harassed her. A member of the rescue group, Sandy said, "We don’t believe this is their dog. We want to make sure that Ghost is going to the best family possible. We are still willing to take Ghost into our rescue, pay for his care and get him into the most loving home." Multiple people have claimed Ghost to be their dog, but the shelter is trying to determine who he actually belongs to. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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4 days after the deadly tremors, Turkish citizens say the road to recovery seems tough. Their anger against the state of infrastructure in the country is only growing.

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The chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, James Comer, has made the panel's first official request, asking for documents from the US President Joe Biden's son&nbsp;Hunter Biden and brother James Biden, over their foreign business pursuits. According to CBS News, as part of his committee's probe, Comer informed Hunter, James and their then-business managers that he wants documents and communications from the Bidens, to look for any potential involvement by the president in their deals, particularly in foreign business deals "with people connected to China's Communist Party."

He&nbsp;has accused the family of taking "significant amounts of money from foreign companies without providing any known legitimate services."

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Comer has asked the president's son and brother to submit&nbsp;any documents designated as "classified" the two may possess, and even communication between the Bidens, including the president or James's wife Sara Jones Biden.

Now as the Republicans have the House majority, they have subpoena power. He&nbsp;has given the Bidens February 22 as the&nbsp;deadline to respond before he considers issuing a 'subpoena' for documents and testimony.

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In addition to the probe, Comer also said that the committee is considering writing a bill to strengthen 'federal ethics laws' around the officials and families.&nbsp;

Last week, Hunter's legal team went on the offensive, demanding a state and federal probe into the dissemination of his personal things, anticipated to be on his laptop.

In January, Comer called on the US White House to provide details of all visitors to the president's Wilmington, Delaware house since the start of his presidency term.

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The chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, James Comer, has made the panel's first official request, asking for documents from the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden and brother James Biden, over their foreign business pursuits.

The chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, James Comer, has made the panel's first official request, asking for documents from the US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden and brother James Biden, over their foreign business pursuits. According to CBS News, as part of his committee's probe, Comer informed Hunter, James and their then-business managers that he wants documents and communications from the Bidens, to look for any potential involvement by the president in their deals, particularly in foreign business deals "with people connected to China's Communist Party." He has accused the family of taking "significant amounts of money from foreign companies without providing any known legitimate services." Watch | US: Probe into Hunter Biden laptop saga, Republican led-house panel begins public hearing Comer has asked the president's son and brother to submit any documents designated as "classified" the two may possess, and even communication between the Bidens, including the president or James's wife Sara Jones Biden. Now as the Republicans have the House majority, they have subpoena power. He has given the Bidens February 22 as the deadline to respond before he considers issuing a 'subpoena' for documents and testimony. Also read | Beijing slams Biden over 'extremely irresponsible' remarks on Xi Jinping In addition to the probe, Comer also said that the committee is considering writing a bill to strengthen 'federal ethics laws' around the officials and families. Last week, Hunter's legal team went on the offensive, demanding a state and federal probe into the dissemination of his personal things, anticipated to be on his laptop. In January, Comer called on the US White House to provide details of all visitors to the president's Wilmington, Delaware house since the start of his presidency term. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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